A Healthy Twist on Nanaimo Bars for Weight Watchers

Description

Total Points: 5 Weight Watchers points per serving

The exact origin of the Nanaimo Bar is unknown, though it is attributed to Nanaimo, British Columbia. The earliest confirmed printed copy of a recipe using the name “Nanaimo Bars” appears in the Edith Adams’ prize cookbook (14th edition) from 1953. A copy of the book is on view at the Nanaimo museum. Nanaimo Bars are known and loved for their combination of chocolate, coconut and cream. Chef Corbin’s version takes those classic flavours and pairs them together to create a delicious Nanaimo-inspired variation, packed with flavour but not with fat.

Ingredients

Bars:

1 ½ cups flour

¾ cup cocoa

1 cup brown sugar or sweetener (sugar substitute)

1 tsp. baking powder

4 x egg whites

1 cup plus 3 tbsp. unsweetened applesauce

¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tsp. vanilla

Frosting:

1- 8 OZ Pack no fat cream cheese

½ cup icing sugar

1 tsp. coconut extract

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Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 inch square spring form pan with parchment paper.